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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
2
A 1906 La Grande Oregon newspaper front matter repeats publication details, message from editors, and advertising format notes. It includes post office class, pricing for subscriptions, editor discretion, signed article policy, and advertising rate hints.
The article explains current tariff levels on imported sugar and outlines price references for foreign cane sugar and No 16 Dutch standard in October 1905. It notes a Oregon senator’s free trade stance and suggests beet sugar growers may back tariff removal to widen market access.
The article weighs Russia’s volatile political scene with autocracy, revolutions, and anarchy. It notes Witte’s waning influence, looming leadership questions, and growing hunger and strikes as the population seeks bread and shelter, foreseeing a future break from oppression.
The proposed Union county electric railroad is already under active work and promises new life across the county. The Cove plans a bank at that point while Summerville, the pioneer town, eyes a return to activity as the project progresses.
G. H. Powsas announces relocation of his real estate and insurance office to room 3 above J. M. Berry's store. The Minnesota land man says the move enhances capacity for farm land and city property dealings and notes offering five farm property insurance policies.
An advertising claim promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women addressing nervousness and weakness. It cites nature based ingredients like Lady's Slipper and Blue Cohosh, promises no alcohol, and offers free trial letters from readers with testimonials. The notice requests readers write to Dr. L V Pierce in Buffalo New York for a confidential, securely mailed reply.
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